Metzgers Announces Four Promotions as Joe Metzger Takes Leave of Absence

TOLEDO, OH—Dec. 16, 2011—Joe Metzger announced that he will step down as president of Metzgers while he begins a battle with colon cancer.

“I’ve been a cancer survivor for 22 years, so I’m ready for this next fight, and we expect to win, again. It’s what we do,” Metzger said. He plans be on leave from the company for two months and fully expects to return to Metzgers in a reduced capacity to help the leadership team continue to grow, strengthen and improve the company.